Case Results
August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with interfering with an officer in performance of his duties and assaulting a police officer granted section 415 misdemeanor probation with 60 days out patient drug treatment and no jail time.
August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Burbank Courthouse - Defendant facing six years for sales of methamphetamine with prior conviction for sales of methamphetamine granted probation with no jail.
August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with arson has case rejected by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. No charges filed.
August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office rejects case against defendant charged with a stabbing at a nightclub. No charges filed.
August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant alleged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and federal investigators to be a major international narcotics trafficker receives probation.
August 2009 - Ventura County Superior Court - Defendant charged with felony DUI involved in accident injuring three people sentenced to misdmeanor probation.
July 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with assault with a semi-automatic firearm, shooting from a motor vehicle, and illegal firearm activity granted probation.
July 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with possession for sale of approximately 1 pound of methamphetamine hidden with gun in false compartment receives probation.
July 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with felony DUI and hit and run causing injuries receives probation. Hit and Run charges dismissed.
July 2009 - United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno - Defendant involved in trafficking in 300,000 ecstasy pills and conspiracy to distribute 23 kilos of cocaine exposed to over 20 years imprisonment receives downward departure to 3 years 7 months, and permitted to serve sentence in his own country - Canada.
June 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant without medical marijuana defense charged with marijuana cultivation and sales involving 3,000 plants serves 2 days in jail.
June 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant on felony probation for multiple robberies and a suspended sentence earns early termination of probation.
May 2009 - United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles - Court departs below United States Sentencing Guidelines in possession of child pornography case, concurring with the defense position regarding what sentence is appropriate for a youthful defendant.
May 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with 29 counts of unlawful firearm activity, including possession of a machine gun, multiple assault weapons, and a variety of destructive devices avoids jail and can earn a misdemeanor conviction.
May 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with 2 counts of assault with a firearm, criminal threats, and possession of a firearm by felon allowed to serve weekends in a private jail facility.
May 2009 - United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno - Defendant indicted for trafficking 10 kilograms of cocaine avoids 10 year mandatory imprisonment as judge departs downward from the United States Sentencing Guidelines.
May 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Lancaster Courthouse - District attorney agrees to dismiss case against defendant charged with armed robbery after defense investigation leads to a different suspect.
April 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building, Los Angeles - Defendant charged with criminal threats and probation violation pleads simple trespassing and ordered to participate in counseling.
March 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Attempted murder charges against defendant dismissed at preliminary hearing.
March 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Charges dismissed against defendant accused of assault with deadly weapons, residential burglary, and dissuading a witness.
February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Antelope Valley Courthouse - Charges dismissed against defendant arrested for child endangerment and possession of hashish after argument that the Compassionate Use Act (Proposition 215) supports a medicinal marijuana defense.
February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Pasadena Courthouse - Defendant charged with possession of a machine gun avoids state prison. Charges reduced to a misdemeanor. Defendant ordered to perform community service.
February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant arrested for use of gun in road rage incident ordered to perform community service at the beach.
February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Alhambra Courthouse - Jury finds defendant not guilty ot two counts of attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, and assault with a firearm in early morning shooting incident with exotic dancer and body-guard.
February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Burbank Courthouse - Defendant on probation for drug sales avoids state prison and is ordered released to residential rehabilitation facility after committing new identity theft.
January 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant accused of elder abuse and vehicle theft receives misdemeanor community service in lieu of prison.
January 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Two time state prison inmate avoids prison and is sentenced community service for possession of firearm.
January 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Charges dropped against defendant accused of theft by embezzlement at Home Depot.
December 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Torrance Courthouse - Case dismissed against mother and daughter accused of fraud and theft in Ebay sale of precious stones.
December 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Compton Courthouse - Case dismissed against defendant charged with thousands of dollars worth of family jewels and heirlooms.
December 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Pomona Juvenile Courthouse - Minor accused of sexual misconduct with youngster avoids California Youth Authority and will not be required to register as a sexual offender. Minor's record will be sealed.
December 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - "Second Strike" defendant on parole is released with time served after arrests for selling marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale in two separate cases.
November 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant accused of hacking into Los Angeles traffic control computer system and disrupting traffic signals to receive misdemeanor sentence.
October 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant charged with assault and infliction of great bodily injury facing 6 years imprisonment to be served at 85% avoids "strike" conviction and agrees to community service in return for misdemeanor plea.
October 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Malibu Courthouse - Charges rejected against mother and daughter arrested for residential burglary.
October 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Alhambra Courthouse - Alleged gang member facing over 18 years for 4 counts of robbery and witness intimidation receives probation and one year in county jail.
October 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Inglewood Courthouse - Home invasion robbery case dismissed; defendant facing over 40 years imprisonment is released from courthouse.
September 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant facing over 9 years for selling cocaine with two prior convictions sentenced to probation and a rehabilitation program.
September 2008 - Santa Barbara Superior Court, Santa Maria Courthouse - Defendant charged with supplying marijuana to cannabis clubs receives community service and has his money returned to him. Charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor.
August 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Defendant charged in two prosecutions with multiple weapons and narcotics violations while out on bail avoids prison and county jail after lengthy and successful negotiations.
August 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant facing life imprisonment for kidnapping with the intent to commit rape sentenced to misdemeanor with no jail and no fine.
June 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant facing 12 years in state prison for 8 robberies sentenced to probation.
June 2008 - San Bernardino Superior Court - Manslaughter charges dismissed and defendant sentenced to work furlough for reckless driving.
June 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Murder charges dismissed, defendant enters plea to lesser charge of manslaughter.
June 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Multiple narcotics and weapons charges dismissed after proving police failed to properly announce themselves before forced entry into home.
May 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Charges of burglary, extortion, and impersonating a police officer dismissed. Case reduced to simple trespassing.
February 2008 - United States District Court, Central District of California - West Hills resident is acquitted on two federal counts of spying for the Iraqi government. Read More....
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November 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Felony evading arrest charges dismissed when Law Offices of James Blatt proved defendant was surfing the internet at time of alleged crime.
October 2007 - Mathrani - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - All charges dismissed in assault with a deadly weapon case where wife stabbed husband.
October 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Kidnapping and rape charges dismissed after Law Offices of James Blatt investigation reveals video tape showing victim lied to police.
October 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Defendant facing life sentence receives time served and strike charges dismissed after argument that prosecution turned over evidence late.
September 2007 - United States District Court, Central District of California - Defendant facing 10 years mandatory minimum in federal prison for involvement in cocaine trafficking is sentenced to less than one year.
September 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant charged with insurance fraud gets charges dismissed
September 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Robbery and assault with a firearm charges dismissed and defendant released from jail.
August 2007 - Orange County Superior Court, Fullerton Courthouse - Murder charges dismissed and defendant released from jail.
August 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Domestic violence case dismissed after not guilty verdicts and hung jury.
July 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Compton Courthouse - Defendant accused of stealing $250,000 gets one day in jail.
July 2007 - San Bernardino Superior Court - Methamphetamine sales case dismissed and defendant's currency returned.
June 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - United States Marine receives time served after committing assaults with a firearm.
May 2007 - United States District Court, Central District of California - Defendant charged with trafficking in prescription painkillers receives downward departure at sentencing.
May 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Alhambra Courthouse - Defendant receives probation and no jail time after stabbing husband and causing great bodily injury.
April 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Pasadena Courthouse - Defendant accused of rape with intoxicating substance receives probation and time served.
March 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Hit and run charges dismissed.
February 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Marijuana trafficking charges dismissed and over $100,000 in seized currency returned.
November 2006 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse - Robbery charges dismissed and minor placed home on probation.
October 2006 - United States District Court, Central District of California - Court departs downward and imposes reduced sentence for trafficking in methamphetamine.
August 2006 - United States District Court, Southern District of California - Drug Dealing charges dismissed and court imposes probation with no jail to man.
December 1996 - San Jose Superior Court - All charges dismissed against defendant charged with theft from diamond dealers.
October 1996 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Central Civil Courthouse - Case dismissed against man accused of raping one of Madam Heidi Fleiss' call-girls.
June 1996 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Pomona Courthouse - Jury returns not guilty verdict for man accused of sexual assault.
March 1995 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Not guilty verdict for "three striker" charged with failing to register as a sexual offender.
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